The third in a series of landmark liability trials is opening this week in federal court in Oakland, California. In the first two trials, jurors found Instagram and YouTube liable for addicting and harming kids. What’s it all about? We have concise answers in clear, plain language.
The new law requires clear disclosures on any video or audio ad that uses AI-generated performers.
The enforcement action is a high-profile example of local law enforcement agencies using state laws to counter one of the most harmful products of generative AI.
The four-year ban on AI toy sales follows alarming studies that found AI toys teaching 5-year-old kids where to find knives and pills, and discussing sexually explicit topics.
Six weeks into the 2026 legislative season, 78 chatbot bills are alive in 27 states, reflecting the growing nationwide concern over the dangers of the powerful new technology.
California Gov. Newsom signed a flurry of AI-related bills into law this week, including child online protections and IVO framework measures.
